A Kimball man facing a felony theft charge appeared in Kimball County Court July 24 following his arrest.

A donation from the Alan and Judi Mitchek family added convention opportunities at the Logan County Fairgrounds.

Several felony cases are moving through their court proceedings with four defendants waiving their rights to preliminary hearings and four choosing to set preliminary hearings.

Firefighters from multiple departments are responding to a grass fire northeast of Scottsbluff.

CHEYENNE COUNTY (July 25, 2024) -- Firefighters from several agencies battled a fire west of Sidney near Cheyenne County Roads 105 and 24 Wednesday.

Cheyenne County had it's first "Rubber Check Race" July 24 at the Cheyenne County Fair. The event has a nearly 38 year history.

Work is scheduled to begin July 29 on the main entrance to the Bridgeport Recreation Area.

USA Cycling is excited to announce a $40,000 prize purse for the Elite races at the upcoming Gravel National Championships. For the second year in a row, the event is set to take place in Gering, and will feature the nation's top gravel racers.

SIDNEY -- Sidney Regional Medical Center is planning to bring ambulance service back to the hospital by early Fall.The announcement came during the July 23 Sidney City Council meeting by Sidney Regional Medical Center CEO Jason Petik.

On July 17, Kimball first responders participated in training courses to further their professionalism and efficiency.

SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce announced today the appointment of Joe McCarn as the new Chamber Director. McCarn will officially assume his duties on August 5.

Two people sustained cuts and bruises in a two-vehicle accident north of Sidney July 23.

Shirt Tales custom apparel shop in Sidney is for sale. Owner Amanda Sharman announced she is relocating and wants to sell the business.

Nebraska Community Foundation Intern Kate Kratzer hosted the Mosaic Mural Project at Beans and Steams Coffee House today. An event is scheduled for July 26 at Boss City Brewery and August 4 at Chuckaboo Station in Potter.

Sidney Transportation announced beginning July 27 rides will be available 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Rides must be scheduled by 4:30 p.m. Friday.

UPDATE -- Alliance authorities have found the 15-year-old Alliance girl missing since 7:15 p.m. Monday, July 22. She is back home with her family.

The City Council received pushback from community members in the most recent meeting about changes to city ordinances.

CHEYENNE COUNTY --The Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office is requesting help from the public in identifying the individual shown in this picture.

SCOTTSBLUFF- The Western Community College Area Board of Governors has declared a vacancy in District 3 due to the resignation of Misty Curtis, effective June 26, 2024.

The Morrill County Fair is underway with several livestock events. Friday is the highlight of the week with the Community Dinner, 4-H and FFA presentations and concert featuring BJ Jamison and Twin River Band.

The Potter Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad launched their new Junior Cadet Program.

Five Colorado men are facing charges after Valentine Police say they violated weapon laws.

Firefighters battled the Mariah Fire over the weekend, approximately 15 miles north of Rushville.

Braydon Zink's first concert at a Sterling, Colo. bar on July 18, 2014 featured an acoustic guitar, a music stand and a series of nerves.

POTTER -- Firefighters were called to a report of a second truck with a tire fire while still mopping up the westbound truck fire today.

Traffic on westbound Interstate 80 was at a standstill Saturday afternoon due to a semi-tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames near mile marker 34 near Dix. 

The Colorado State Patrol has been impacted by the July 18 global Microsoft outage. Emergency services are not affected.

GUERNSEY, Wyo. -- A 65-year-old Gering man died in what is being called a "tragic swimming mishap." The incident occurred July 12. 

Noah Fullerton, 21, of Lincoln County, Neb., was arrested July 18 after a pursuit reaching speeds exceeding 140 mph.

Developers have cleared a regulatory hurdle in their efforts to build a race track and casino in Ogallala.

The Kimball School Board recently discussed a sensitive topic - whether school employees should be allowed to carry a firearm.

A live outdoor concert series that's been held in Sidney for over a decade returns for another summer in 2024.

The Well Church of Sidney is offering a day of service to residents of the Sidney area.

A Dix man was arrested on four charges July 17 by the Kimball County Sheriff's Office.

The Cheyenne County Fair and Rodeo is offering plenty of events for the public starting Saturday, July 20.

When you think of a thriving vineyard, rural Nebraska might not come to mind, but Niobrara Valley Vineyards is uncorking the potential of the region, proving you don't need to be in Napa Valley for a fine vintage.

Braydon Zink and Mud County will be taking the stage Friday, July 19, for the second of three Downtown Sounds concerts this summer. Gates open at 5 p.m.

The City Council approved the next step in remodeling the City Park.

This week Open Plains Transit made a big announcement--the first ever north-south intercity bus route through Nebraska’s midsection.

The National Weather. Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cheyenne County.

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Logan County in Northeast Colorado.

SIDNEY -- The 2024 Sidney Garden Club Tour is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Tickets can be purchased at the Living Memorial Gardens the day of the tour, and at the Sidney Public Library.

SIDNEY -- The crosswalk light at the northeast corner of 10th Avenue and Illinois Street is malfunctioning. The State of Nebraska is expecting to have it repaired in two to three days.

Panhandle under "marginal risk" of severe weather. National Weather Service says moisture level could lead to severe thunderstorms.

No serious injuries were reported when a single-engine Cessna crashed at the Sterling Municipal Airport.

Authorities responded to two vehicles in the east ditch along Highway 19 near Lorenzo this morning.

Jose M. Flores-Machado was sentenced in Cheyenne County District Court to 36 months in the Nebraska Department of Corrections on a burglary charge.

One person was killed and another was injured after a train and semi collided near Highway 34 in Dundy County on Tuesday.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed three impaired drivers and three drivers under suspension from the roads in Scotts Bluff County during Oregon Trail Days.

A Colorado family has brought a new restaurant to Kimball - Heritage Cafe.

Sheridan County Sheriff Jeff Brewer said that the man was sitting in a vehicle when he was struck by lightning.

If you’re looking for a staycation this summer, you don’t have to look far. A Nebraska author has released a new book titled, “100 Things to do in the Nebraska Sandhills Before You Die.”

Nathan Robinson, formerly of Dix, was sentenced July 15 in Cheyenne County District Court to minimum of 20 years with the Nebraska Department of Corrections for Robbery and Senior Adult Abuse.

The KHS employees are welcoming community members to add to their landscaping project at the hospital.

SIDNEY -- Living Memorial Gardens is a place in Legion Park of history, and of memories. It is now in need of repairs and significant upkeep. The need for restoration was found in detailing repairs after recent vandalism.

SIDNEY -- Sidney is one of 53 Runza locations that will be donating 10 percent of sales to Team Jack. Team Jack is named in honor of Jack Hoffman. On May 20, 2011, Jack underwent surgery for the removal of a brain tumor next to his brain stem.

Sidney, Peetz and Potter firefighters responded to a fire at a farm east of Cheyenne County Roads 113 and 8 this morning.

Nineteen people died in traffic crashes across Nebraska in June, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Handlebend puts art in their Moscow Mule mugs. The mugs, with a history to a college experience, are made and offered in O'Neill, Neb.

LaGrange, Wyo., firefighters spent the weekend battling a fire burning about 3,700 acres.

"Sam, give me your best hangover remedy." The first words I echo the morning of my wedding on June 29 as my younger brother and best man sprints out the front door of my house in Sidney, gets into his black Dodge pickup and drives to Sonny's Super Foods.

The Gering community is celebrating the 103rd Oregon Trail Days event this weekend. Activities will continue tonight through Sunday.

Over the past year and a half, Regional West Medical Center worked with purpose and commitment to identify and improve areas throughout the health system to provide patients with a quality healthcare experience.

VENANGO -- A maintenance operation resulted in a fire that damaged the water tower in Venango July 10. The village will be relying on a secondary well while repairs are done.